Diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1), the rate-limiting enzyme in triacylglycerol (TAG) biosynthesis, is a crucial ...

Epsom salt has a lot of uses around the home and garden, and you may think it can help increase your soil's acidity if the pH ...

You know cream of tartar from the kitchen, that little white powder that keeps your meringues from collapsing, but it's got a secret life in the garden. This modest household baking ingredient, also ...

Q. Every year our hostas, especially the smaller ones are bothered with buckshot sized-holes. I have noticed a golden bodied small flying insect that may be the culprit. It looks like a wasp. Also, ...

For iced tea, the question is “sweet or unsweet?” For garden soil, it’s “alkaline or acid?” The answer can make a big difference in the health and growth of your plants, according to Sharon Yiesla, ...

It has to do with two particular genes. Lemons are known for their face-puckering sour taste. Now scientists have uncovered the mysterious genes behind this acidity, new findings that could help ...

The pain-relieving effect of salicylic acid has been known for thousands of years. Besides being a useful drug with numerous health applications, it is a stress hormone made by plants, which is ...